Tuesday, August 8
0358
Delore's Office
Mulder had been sulking throughout the entire plane ride. Skinner had made him give back the bureau credit card and had no intention of giving it back any time soon. In fact, he had been so lost in his own thoughts, it took Scully three tries before he finally answered.
"What?" he said stupidly.
Scully sighed. "Have you been listening to anything we've been saying?"
"No."
"The nest and the eggs that were found in it have been shipped to Phoenix which is where we're going."
"Ok."
Scully handed him the car keys. "I'll meet you by the car."
"What do you have to do first?" Mulder asked.
"If you must know, I need to use the bathroom."
Tuesday, August 8
1230
Mulder and Scully's Motel Room
Scully collapsed on the bed.
"I am so exhausted," she said. "I would vow never to do something like that again, but I know I'll have to."
"Mmm," Mulder replied, lying down next to her and pulling her into her arms.
"Mulder, stop," Scully said, quickly disentangling herself from Mulder.
"I'm sorry," he replied. "I forgot."
Scully eyed Mulder suspiciously. He was obviously lying, though she didn't know why. "Uh huh."
Mulder's eyes were wide in his best I'm-innocent look. "What?"
"You're lying."
"Now why would you think that?"
"Why did you do that, Mulder? You know that it bothers me when you hold me very tightly without my permission."
"Exposure treatment."
"Pardon?"
"Exposure treatment. It's what my therapist does. She exposes me to things that bother me in a controlled environment. I was just trying to help."
"Well thank you for your good intentions, but I think I'm doing fine."
"Do you have a therapist?"
"No, Mulder, but I'm alright." Scully stood up and began digging through her suitcase. She eventually emerged with a light blue bundle. "I'll be right back," she said and disappeared into the bathroom, coming out a few moments later dressed in light blue, satin pajamas.
"Are you going to change, or are you going to sleep like that?" He was already asleep. Scully smiled slightly to herself and climbed into bed next to him. She also fell asleep almost instantly.